Laurence Harvey
ActingAbout Laurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey (1 October 1928 – 25 November 1973) was a Lithuanian-born actor who achieved fame in British and American films.
Laurence Harvey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Laurence Harvey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Laurence Harvey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Laurence Harvey's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains MGM 40th Anniversary, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Laurence Harvey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Laurence Harvey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Laurence Harvey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Orson Welles: The One-Man Band | Self (segment "The deep") (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | John Wayne's 'The Alamo' | Col. William Travis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Night Watch | John Wheeler | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | F for Fake | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | WUSA | Farley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Magic Christian | Hamlet | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal | Cethegus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Fight for Rome | Cethegus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Appointment in Beirut | Jeff Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Charge of the Light Brigade | Russian Prince (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Dandy in Aspic | Eberlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Dial M for Murder | Tony Wendice | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Life at the Top | Joe Lampton | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Darling | Miles Brand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Outrage | Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Of Human Bondage | Philip Carey | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | MGM 40th Anniversary | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Ceremony | Sean McKenna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Running Man | Rex Black | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Girl Named Tamiko | Ivan Kalin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Manchurian Candidate | Raymond Shaw | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm | Wilhelm Grimm / Cobbler (segment "The Cobbler and the Elves") | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Walk on the Wild Side | Dove Linkhorn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Summer and Smoke | John Buchanan Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Loves | Paul Lathrope | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Long and the Short and the Tall | Pvt. 'Bammo' Bamforth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | BUtterfield 8 | Weston Liggett | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Alamo | Col. William Travis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Expresso Bongo | Johnny Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Room at the Top | Joe Lampton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Silent Enemy | Lieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R. | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Truth About Women | Sir Humphrey Tavistock | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | After the Ball | Walter de Frece | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Men in a Boat | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Storm Over the Nile | John Durrance | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | I Am a Camera | Christopher Isherwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Romeo and Juliet | Romeo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | King Richard and the Crusaders | Sir Kenneth of the Leopard | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Good Die Young | Miles 'Rave' Ravenscourt | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Innocents in Paris | Francois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Women of Twilight | Jerry Nolan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | I Believe in You | Jordie Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | There Is Another Sun | Mag Maguire | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Scarlet Thread | Freddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Black Rose | Edmond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Dancing Years | Minor Role (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cairo Road | Lt. Mourad | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Landfall | PO Hooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Man on the Run | Detective Sergeant Lawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | House of Darkness | Francis Merryman | Flop | Similar → |
Laurence Harvey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Laurence Harvey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Laurence Harvey is "MGM 40th Anniversary" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Laurence Harvey acted in?
Laurence Harvey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Laurence Harvey?
Other notable films include "John Wayne's 'The Alamo'", "The Manchurian Candidate", and "F for Fake".